Rain Date: Sunday, October 20
AAPI New Jersey’s Light Up Diwali festival returns to the Montclair Art Museum. This joyous gathering honors the diverse cultural traditions of the South Asian diaspora.
Diwali, the festival of lights, commemorates a triumph of light over darkness and is a time for all to gather and celebrate new beginnings. Spend a magical afternoon enjoying vibrant music and dance performances, trying your hand at kid-friendly crafts, and capturing special moments in our photo booth. Visitors will have the opportunity to sit in on book readings by South Asian authors, learn about South Asian NGOs and Indian textiles, browse one-of-a-kind goods from local vendors, and indulge in sweet and savory bites from an array of food trucks. The museum’s galleries will also be open to explore with the price of admission.
We hope you will join us for this uplifting day of music, fun, food, and light!
Individuals: $8
Families (limit to 5 attendees per family): $28
Children under the age of 5 are admitted free.
Limited fee waivers available for anyone with financial need.
*This event is free to MAM members! Please reserve your free tickets through the “Tickets & Donate” option.
Porta
499 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ
Try some of Porta’s delicious pizza, catch up with friends, and dance the night away at this community-wide party!
For ages 21+
Limited tickets available for presale
Additional tickets will be available at the door for $25
Thank you to Porta and DJ Kabir!
Help brighten our streets and spread joy as we celebrate Diwali. With your support, AAPI New Jersey and Montclair Center BID will adorn the streets of downtown Montclair with colorful banners, a vibrant display of the town’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity. You and your family can be a part of this fantastic tribute.
A gift of $151 or more will support creation and installation of a holiday banner and raise funds for the biggest Diwali celebration in town. Thank you for helping us celebrate this momentous occasion together!
The Donahue Family
Madhur Ambastha
Chinar Creations
The Jindal Family
The Gladstone Family
Punita & Sameer Gupta
The Krishna Kalra Family
The Kapoor Family
The Kapur Family
Khyati Joshi and John Bartlett
The Kim Family
Jigar & Nina Shah
Andy & Angela Larkin and Family
The Donahue Family
Madhur Ambastha
Chinar Creations
The Jindal Family
The Gladstone Family
Punita & Sameer Gupta
The Krishna Kalra Family
The Kapoor Family
The Kapur Family
Khyati Joshi and John Bartlett
The Kim Family
Jigar & Nina Shah
Andy & Angela Larkin and Family
The Donahue Family
Madhur Ambastha
Chinar Creations
The Jindal Family
The Gladstone Family
Punita & Sameer Gupta
The Krishna Kalra Family
The Kapoor Family
The Kapur Family
Khyati Joshi and John Bartlett
The Kim Family
Jigar & Nina Shah
Andy & Angela Larkin and Family
In 2023, we formally changed our name to AAPI New Jersey to reflect the statewide priorities and activities that this group of committed community members and advocates now supports.
We continue to host events and programs in Montclair and invite you to explore this site to learn more about the diverse resources and opportunities we offer.
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